Kettle Cook

Position Description:

The Kettle Cook is responsible for the safe, efficient, consistent, and accurate production of food in the central kitchen. The Kettle Cook works primarily on the tilt skillet and gas range. Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Job Duties:

• Safety and Sanitation
• Ensure the safe temperature of foods (outside of the danger zone) of foods at all times.
• Proper hygiene and handwashing at all times.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work area by properly using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Removing of trash and waste from the kitchen area.
• Keeping the floors free of debris and clutter to avoid slips and trips.
• Cleaning and mopping the kitchen area.
• Completion of the daily cleaning checklist.
• Uphold a clean and sanitary work area including work surfaces, kitchen equipment, utensils, and food storage areas. Follows a regular cleaning schedule.
• Quality Control
• Follows standardized recipes and portion measurement techniques to ensure regulatory standards are met and an accurate amount of food is produced for each batch.
• Consistently and accurately follow recipes.
• Notify the Kitchen Manager of any ingredient shortages.
• Clarify any procedures that are not clearly outlined in any recipe so that recipes can be updated and standardized.
• Applies principles of batch cooking to ensure optimum food quality and preparation of correct amounts of food required for production needs. Report any variances to the Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Coordinate firing sequence with the Kitchen Manager.
• Learn the nuances of the tilt skillet and range burners to avoid burning food.
• Clean and sanitize equipment properly between batches.
• Consistent and accurately records amounts of food prepared and leftover/waste items, and communicate variances to the Kitchen Manager and Blast Chill cook.
• Spot tests food components and meal in its entirety for overall taste and quality.
• Elevates concerns regarding food quality or waste to the Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Multi-task as necessary to meet production timelines and fill down time with productive work.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 40-50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day.
• Work at a pace to keep processes efficient and running in a timely manner while maintaining quality standards of operation.
• Must be able to handle equipment safely according to proper instructions and use of equipment.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.
• The Kettle Cook position reports directly to the Kitchen Manager
• Arrive to work on time, in proper uniform.
• Adhere to the policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Complete checklist of daily tasks, and other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
• Check out with the Kitchen Manager before leaving at the end of the shift.

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19